How To Fix W_DFE024 - Definition of logistics data (table MARC) for the items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W_DFE - Messages for Function Group WDFE

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Definition of logistics data (table MARC) for the items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W_DFE024 - Definition of logistics data (table MARC) for the items ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message W_DFE024 related to the definition of logistics data (table MARC):
  
  SAP Error Message: W_DFE024
  Text: Definition of logistics data (table MARC) for the items
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically occurs during data transfer or master data processing (e.g., during IDoc processing, data migration, or material master updates) when the system expects logistics data for a material in the MARC table but cannot find it or finds it incomplete.
  
  The MARC table contains plant-specific data for materials.
  The message indicates that the logistics data for the material at the specified plant is missing or not properly defined.
  This can happen if:
  
  The material master record exists but the plant-specific data (MARC) is not maintained.
  The data transfer or update process is incomplete or missing segments related to MARC.
  The material is not extended to the plant in question.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this warning, you need to ensure that the logistics data for the material is properly maintained in the MARC table:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number.
  Check if the material is extended to the relevant plant.
  Verify if the plant-specific data (MARC views) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Extend Material to Plant:
  
  If the material is not extended to the plant, use MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to extend the material to the required plant.
  Maintain all necessary logistics data such as MRP type, lot size, procurement type, storage location, etc.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer / IDoc Processing:
  
  If this message appears during IDoc processing (e.g., MATMAS IDoc), check the IDoc segments related to MARC (e.g., E1MARAM, E1MARCM).
  Ensure that the segments for plant-specific data are included and correctly filled.
  Reprocess the IDoc after correcting the data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or use transaction MM17 or MMBE to verify material data.
  Use report RMMARCM0 (Check MARC table entries) if available.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Table MARC: Plant Data for Material
  
  Contains plant-specific data such as MRP parameters, procurement type, storage location, etc.
  
  
  Material Master Views:
  
  Logistics data is maintained in views like MRP1, MRP2, Work Scheduling, Storage, etc., which are stored in MARC.
  
  
  IDoc Type:
  
  For material master data, the IDoc type is usually MATMAS. The segments related to MARC are important for plant-specific data.
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM17: Mass Maintenance
  SE16N: Table display (to check MARC entries)
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incomplete plant-specific logistics data for material in MARC table.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain or extend material master data to the plant; ensure MARC data is complete.
  
  
  Check
  Use MM03 to verify, MM02/MM01 to maintain; check IDoc segments if applicable.
  
  
  Related
  MARC table, MATMAS IDoc, material master views, transactions MM01/MM02/MM03.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., during which process or transaction this message appears), I can help tailor the solution further.